Protein Navigator

MBOLD is working to accelerate solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the food and agriculture sectors today, particularly climate change and the growing demand for food.

MBOLD is pleased to announce the launch of the Minnesota Bearhug: Scaling for Success.
‍The “Bearhug” aims to accelerate the success of high growth potential companies that can contribute to Minnesota’s ecosystem for Food & Ag innovation.
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Leading the Way to the Future of Food

MBOLD™ members believe that the future of food and agriculture must be one that nourishes a growing global population while protecting and preserving the Earth’s natural resource base for generations to come. Minnesota’s globally leading cluster of food and agriculture businesses, researchers and producers has a vital role to play in making that future a reality.

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Does your protein innovation company want to expand its presence in the U.S. market? Are you considering Minnesota as a place to grow and/or locate a facility?  MBOLD’s Protein Navigator, powered by the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), is here to help. 

Minnesota is home to a robust agricultural economy, an array of the world’s largest food and agriculture companies, bustling start-ups, and some of the world’s best talent. Finding your way to the right resources in an unfamiliar environment, however, can be daunting.  

The MBOLD Coalition, as part of its work to accelerate innovation in both the burgeoning plant protein sector and with traditional animal proteins, has launched our Navigator service to help “new to our region” businesses explore and navigate our protein ecosystem with tailored insights and referrals. We can help answer questions like: 
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To get started, please complete this brief form. You will be connected to the Protein Navigator team. With over 90 years of combined experience developing new products for some of the world’s largest food companies and building food and agriculture businesses in Minnesota, the Protein Navigator team offers a wealth of insight regarding regional business dynamics, product development, Minnesota food and agriculture, and our protein innovation ecosystem from start-ups to Fortune 500’s.

While we cannot guarantee specific connections, we will endeavor to help you navigate protein-innovation opportunities in Minnesota and beyond both smarter and faster. Please reach out to us here. We look forward to hearing from you.

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